He also writes a weekly column for The Independent for which he won Columnist of the Year at the Press Awards in 2015.

He is also a cricket fan and has written several articles and columns on the sport.

Famously left wing in his early days in both his writing and comedy, Mark is also a former member of the Socialist Workers Party and was a famous critic of Margaret Thatcher when she was Prime Minister.

He is at the Drill Hall on Friday, March 11 at 8pm and tickets are £15 on 01522 873894 or www.lincolndrillhall.com

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